Nigeria/Africa

9mobile

OperatorEmerging Markets Telecommunication Services Ltd.

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LocationNigeriaNG
Nigeria landscape

PLMN ID · 62160

621
mcc
Nigeria
60
mnc
9mobile

MCC

Mobile Country Code

MNC

Mobile Network Code

PLMN

MCC + MNC

TADIG

GSMA roaming code

Technology

2G · 3G · 4G on this network

2G
1,093cell towers

2 bands

3G
8cell towers

1 band

4G
0cell towers

1 band

5G
0cell towers

Not on record

Record

Updated 2025-04-09

Brand
9mobile
Operator
Emerging Markets Telecommunication Services Ltd.
Region
Africa
Dialling code
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Mobile Country Code
All 11 networks on MCC 621
Mobile Network Code
PLMN ID
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TADIG code
TADIG directory
Technologies
2G · 3G · 4G4 bands on file
VoLTE (4G calling)
UnknownTell us
Wi-Fi calling
UnknownTell us
Video calling
UnknownTell us
VoNR (5G calling)
UnknownTell us
Status
Live

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Cell towers

Last measured 2026-07-09

1,101

Cells

46

Location areas

24,066

Measurements

2013

First measured

GSM 2G1,09399%
UMTS 3G8<1%

Crowd-sourced cell measurements from OpenCelliD, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · as of 2026-09-27. Counts are cells people have measured, not an operator's own figures.

About 9mobile

9mobile, operating in Nigeria under the Emerging Markets Telecommunication Services Ltd. banner, stands as a significant player within the Nigerian telecommunications landscape. Distinguished by its Mobile Network Code (MNC) of 60 under the Mobile Country Code (MCC) 621, 9mobile strives to provide a range of mobile services to a diverse customer base throughout the country. While competing fiercely with larger networks like MTN Nigeria and Airtel Nigeria, 9mobile has carved out a niche through targeted offerings and, at times, aggressive data pricing. They have often been known to provide innovative data plans, especially to cater to the younger demographic known for their heavy internet usage. Once known as Etisalat Nigeria, the company rebranded as 9mobile following a period of restructuring and strives to maintain a competitive position in the face of evolving market dynamics. Nigeria, as a country, holds a crucial position in Africa's telecommunications sector. Its massive population translates to a large market for mobile services, making it a key battleground for operators. Using the MCC of 621, all mobile networks operating within Nigeria are classified, allowing regulators and industry analysts to track and compare performance. Alongside industry titans like MTN and Airtel, 9mobile plays a vital role in connecting millions of Nigerians, contributing significantly to the country's economic growth and digital transformation. The ongoing expansion of 4G and the impending rollout of 5G technologies across the country will further intensify competition and drive innovation within the Nigerian telecommunications ecosystem, pushing 9mobile to continually adapt and enhance its services to remain relevant.

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Etisalat Internet

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Etisalat NG

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MMSC http://10.71.170.30:38090/was
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